WE225, WE235
Trailer Wood Splitter
Controls
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5.1.2 Choke Lever
The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor.
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Pull the lever out to CLOSE the choke when
starting a cold engine.
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Push the lever in to OPEN the choke after the
engine starts. When restarting a warm engine,
leave the choke OPEN.
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Fig. 8 –
Choke Lever
5.1.3 Fuel Shut-off Valve
The engine is equipped with a valve between the fuel tank
and the carburetor.
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Rotate the valve so it is in-line with the fuel line (1)
to turn fuel ON.
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Turn the valve 90° to turn the fuel OFF (2). Turn
the fuel OFF when not in use or when transporting.
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2
Fig. 9 –
Fuel Valve
1. ON Position
2. OFF Position
If your equipment will not be used for 3 to 4 weeks,
operate the engine until the carburetor is out of fuel. Do
this by leaving the fuel valve OFF, restarting the engine,
and running it out of fuel. Running time should be less
than 3 minutes.
5.1.4 Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the side of the engine. The
starter grip is pulled out by hand to start the engine.
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Fig. 10 –
Recoil Starter
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Pull the grip on the rope out slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull briskly to start the engine.
NOTE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
5.1.5 Throttle
The engine features an automatic throttle that sets
engine rpm at a preset speed. Engine speed cannot
be set manually.
The auto throttle feature only functions when the
engine is fully warmed.